It was able to swim quickly through the water by compactly folding up its razor-sharp sickles.

Ruby

KABUTOPS swam underwater to hunt for its prey in ancient times. The POKÉMON was apparently evolving from being a water-dweller to living on land as evident from the beginnings of change in its gills and legs.

Sapphire

Emerald

KABUTOPS once swam underwater to hunt for prey. It was apparently evolving from being a water dweller to living on land as evident from changes in its gills and legs.

FireRed

It swims freely through water. It catches prey with its scythe-like arms and drains the victim's fluids.

LeafGreen

Its sleek shape is perfect for swimming. It slashes prey with its claws and drains the body fluids.

Diamond

It is thought that this Pokemon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land.

Pearl

Platinum

It is thought that this Pokemon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land.

HeartGold

In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast.